Sylvi Saimo

Finnish sprint canoeist (1914–2004)
Person human Q116090
Sylvi Saimo
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Sylvi Saimo

Summary

Sylvi Saimo is a human[1]. She was born in Ruskeala[2]. She was born on November 12, 1914[3]. She died in Laukaa[4]. She died on March 12, 2004[5]. She worked as a politician[6] and canoeist[7]. She has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Sylvi Saimo was born in Ruskeala[2].
  • Sylvi Saimo died in Laukaa[4].
  • Sylvi Saimo was born on November 12, 1914[3].
  • Sylvi Saimo died on March 12, 2004[5].
  • Sylvi Saimo held citizenship in Finland[9].
  • Sylvi Saimo worked as a politician[6].
  • Sylvi Saimo's professions included canoeist[7].
  • Sylvi Saimo held the position of member of the Parliament of Finland[10].
  • Sylvi Saimo received the Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[11].
  • Sylvi Saimo received the Cross of Merit, in silver, of the Finnish Sports[12].
  • Sylvi Saimo received the Medal of Liberty, 2nd Class[13].
  • Sylvi Saimo received the Medal for Military Merits[14].
  • Sylvi Saimo is recorded as female[15].
  • Sylvi Saimo's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Sylvi Saimo was affiliated with the Centre Party[17].
  • Sylvi Saimo's Commons category is recorded as Sylvi Saimo[18].
  • Sylvi Saimo's sport is recorded as canoeing and kayaking[19].
  • Sylvi Saimo's family name is recorded as Saimo[20].
  • Sylvi Saimo's family name is recorded as Sikiö[21].
  • Sylvi Saimo's given name is recorded as Sylvi[22].
  • Sylvi Saimo's given name is recorded as Riitta[23].
  • Sylvi Saimo's work location is recorded as Helsinki[24].
  • Sylvi Saimo's work location is recorded as Hoho[25].
  • Sylvi Saimo's participant in is recorded as 1948 Summer Olympics[26].
  • Sylvi Saimo's participant in is recorded as canoeing at the 1952 Summer Olympics – women's K-1 500 metres[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Sylvi Saimo was born in Ruskeala[2]. She was born on November 12, 1914[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and canoeist[7]. Sylvi Saimo held the position of member of the Parliament of Finland[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[11], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1942[30]; Cross of Merit, in silver, of the Finnish Sports[12], a class of award[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1945[33]; Medal of Liberty, 2nd Class[13], a class of award[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1918[36]; and Medal for Military Merits[14], a military decoration[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1977[39].

Personal Life

Sylvi Saimo was affiliated with the Centre Party[17].

Death and Burial

Sylvi Saimo died on March 12, 2004[5]. She died in Laukaa[4].

Why It Matters

Sylvi Saimo has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Sylvi Saimo born?

Sylvi Saimo was born in Ruskeala[2].

Where did Sylvi Saimo die?

Sylvi Saimo passed away in Laukaa[4].

What did Sylvi Saimo do for work?

Sylvi Saimo worked as politician[6] and canoeist[7].

What awards did Sylvi Saimo receive?

Honors received include Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[11], Cross of Merit, in silver, of the Finnish Sports[12], Medal of Liberty, 2nd Class[13], and Medal for Military Merits[14].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Finnusertop · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Laukaa
    Languages spoken, written or signed Finnish
    Position held member of the Parliament of Finland
    Given name Sylvi, Riitta
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